Policy

All students are required to wear a uniform in keeping with TEMPO School Uniform Guidelines. Physical Education students in Grades 7 to 12 are required to wear the Physical Education uniform described below.

There are a number of reasons for wearing a school uniform. In part, as an academic school, the uniform is intended to focus our students’ attention on the pursuit of excellence in their schoolwork rather than on the pursuit of the latest fashion. In part, the uniform helps to reinforce the identity of the school and the attitudes and orientation that the school aims to instill in its students.

The uniform alters gradually as students move up the school. The Lower School (K-4) and Middle School (5-8) uniform is white and grey, with Alberta tartan and dark green accents. The Upper School (9-12) uniform is formal, white and black.

All students are expected to dress modestly. Uniforms should be clean and pressed. It is a good idea to label articles of clothing with an indelible marker. Students MUST be wearing their full uniform when they arrive each day at school. Returning students must come in uniform from the first day onward. The students are responsible to make sure they have everything from their proper footwear to their appropriate ties and shirts tucked before entering the school. The school reserves the right to address students’ adherence to the uniform policy set in place. If the student is not in full uniform, parents will be asked to bring any missing items to the school.

New Students and Kindergarten students please contact TOP Marks below to order uniforms.

TEMPO School Uniform Policy and Guidelines PDF

Guidelines

ALL SCHOOLS K-12

Jewellery and Accessories

These should be simple and minimal.
Earrings may be studs or small hoops (less than 1 cm diameter). No dangling or large earrings.
Belts must be black, dark green, or grey.
Hair accessories / religious head coverings must be white, black, dark green, grey, or Alberta tartan.
Excessive embroidery or frills, low necklines, sleeveless tops, bare midriffs, tight pants or short skirts are not permitted.
Skirts must be no shorter than one inch above the knee and no longer than ankle length.

LOWER SCHOOL K-4 / MIDDLE SCHOOL 5-8

Kindergarten students may wear either the uniform as outlined below or black sweatpants and a white top: shirt, blouse, collared golf shirt or turtleneck, with the TEMPO insignia.

Girls

Tartan crossbow tie or crested top from Top Marks.
Long or short sleeve white blouse, long or short sleeve white polo shirt (with crest)
Alberta tartan or dark green jumper (K-4), tartan kilt (4-8)
Grey dress pants, walking shorts or skort

Boys

Tartan clip tie or crested top from Top Marks
Long or short sleeve white Oxford shirt, long or short sleeve white polo shirt (with crest)
Grey dress pants, walking shorts

Footwear

Indoor, non-marking shoes must be worn at all times; heels must not exceed two inches.
Shoes must be black, grey, brown or white.
Footwear should not mark the floors.
Socks, stockings, or tights must be black, grey, dark green or white.

Optional

Dark green v-neck sleeveless vest, or long sleeve pullover (with crest) from Top Marks.
Dark green button front, or zip cardigan (with crest) from Top Marks.
Dark green cardigan (no logo or any other colour)

UPPER SCHOOL 9-12

Mandatory

TEMPO black tie or scarf from TOP Marks
White Oxford shirt or poplin blouse, tapered blouse
Black dress pants, pleated skirt, or black kilt - cargo pants, athletic pants, leggings are not allowed
Black shoes (no other colour) with black laces, heels must not exceed two inches
Black socks, stockings or tights

Optional

Black crested v-neck sweater from TOP Marks
Black crested zip-up cardigan, pullover, or full zip hoodie from TOP Marks
Black blazer

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM 7-12

Black printed jogging pants or shorts from Top Marks
Black printed cotton shirt, or grey dry fit shirt from Top Marks
Grey printed hooded sweatshirt from Top Marks

Protocol

First Occurrence

The teacher (HRT or Subject) sends the student to the office and the student will receive one warning notice, which will also be emailed to the parents.

Second Occurrence

The teacher (HRT or Subject) sends the student to the office and the student will need to call home or have their parents bring them the missing uniform item. The student may return to class while they wait for their parent to bring the appropriate uniform.

Subsequent Occurrence

The teacher (HRT or Subject) sends the student to the office and the student will need to call home to have their parents pick them up or bring the appropriate uniform. The student may not return to class until they are in appropriate uniform and will wait in the office.